Tree cover loss from wildfires in Liberia
Liberia: Tree cover loss from wildfires was 365.11 hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Liberia, 2001–2024
Source: Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, tree cover loss from wildfires in Liberia stood at 365.11 hectares. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
The figure is up 296.0% on the previous year and up 68,162.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tree cover loss from wildfires in Liberia peaked at 365.11 hectares in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0764 hectares, in 2009.
Liberia ranks 67th of 152 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tree cover loss from wildfires in Liberia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0.612 hectares | — |
| 2002 | 0.5354 hectares | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 0.3058 hectares | -42.9% |
| 2006 | 0.3826 hectares | +25.1% |
| 2008 | 0.2295 hectares | -40.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0764 hectares | -66.7% |
| 2010 | 0.0765 hectares | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 0.5355 hectares | +599.9% |
| 2012 | 0.1527 hectares | -71.5% |
| 2014 | 0.5349 hectares | +250.4% |
| 2016 | 1.53 hectares | +185.2% |
| 2017 | 3.82 hectares | +150.6% |
| 2018 | 1.76 hectares | -54.0% |
| 2019 | 0.306 hectares | -82.6% |
| 2020 | 1.22 hectares | +299.3% |
| 2021 | 4.13 hectares | +237.7% |
| 2022 | 23.33 hectares | +465.3% |
| 2023 | 92.19 hectares | +295.2% |
| 2024 | 365.11 hectares | +296.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 365.11 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 353.64 hectares, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 365.11 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 169.25 hectares, 2.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3569 hectares | 0.0764 hectares | 0.612 hectares | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.09 hectares | 0.0765 hectares | 3.82 hectares | 8 |
| 2020s | 97.2 hectares | 1.22 hectares | 365.11 hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More reference data data for Liberia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2896 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tree cover loss from wildfires in Liberia?
- Tree cover loss from wildfires in Liberia was 365.11 hectares in 2024, according to Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 365.11 hectares in 2024.
- What is the lowest tree cover loss from wildfires recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0764 hectares in 2009.
- How does Liberia rank for tree cover loss from wildfires?
- Liberia ranks 67th out of 152 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tree cover loss from wildfires rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68,162.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from Global Forest Watch (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tree cover loss from wildfires. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tree cover loss due to fire with no visible human conversion or agricultural activity afterward. Fires may be started by natural causes (e.g. lightning) or may be related to human activities (accidental or deliberate).